High End Desktop Processors
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for High End Desktop Processors.
Desktop processors are the workhorses of the PC world. These chips power everything from gaming PCs to servers, and a high-end one is the best choice for multimedia professionals. If you want to get the most out of your PC, get a processor that can handle the job. Browse the top-ranked list of high end desktop processors below along with associated reviews and opinions.
AMD - Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core - 32-Thread 4.3 GHz (5.7 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100001277WOFSKU: 6589134Top comment"Great Price for a 16 core processor that mwrches through whatever you throw at it. "
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Ultra Enthusiast Gaming and Creative. Unmatched socket longevity. 100% more graphics bandwidth.Top comment"Great Price for a 16 core processor that mwrches through whatever you throw at it. "
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Ultra Enthusiast Gaming and Creative. Unmatched socket longevity. 100% more graphics bandwidth.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $579.00Save $70The comparable value price is $649.00
Intel - Core Ultra 7 265K 20-Cores 20-Threads - 4.6GHz (5.5 GHz Turbo) Socket LGA 1851 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Multi
Model: BX80768265KSKU: 6602214Top comment"Great processor. Working perfectly. Gaming and multitasking and performance is amazing....Very nice Intel processor. This is a upgrade from my 10660K. Runs cool and performs well."
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Intel Core Ultra 7 desktop processor 265K. Featuring PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support and DDR5 support, unlocked Intel Core Ultra 7 desktop processors (series 2) are optimized for gamers and productivity and help deliver high performance. Compatible with Intel 800 Series Chipset based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power. Purchase Qualifying Intel Processors and Get Two Games - Purchase qualifying Intel Core Ultra or Intel Core processors and get Sid Meier's Civilization VII and Assassin's Creed Shadows. A voucher containing a redemption code will be emailed to you following the qualifying purchase. Only one voucher is provided per purchase. Must be 18 years or older to be eligible. Residency and geographical restrictions apply. Purchases must be made between January 23, 2025 and March 31, 2025. Offer available while supplies last. Codes must be redeemed by May 15, 2025, or they will expire. Terms and conditions may be found at https://softwareoffer.intel.com/offer/25Q1-01/terms. To redeem your voucher key: 1) Go to https://softwareoffer.intel.com/; 2) Sign-in or create an account; 3) Once your account is verified, log in and enter your redemption key to claim your software.Top comment"Great processor. Working perfectly. Gaming and multitasking and performance is amazing....Very nice Intel processor. This is a upgrade from my 10660K. Runs cool and performs well."
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Intel Core Ultra 7 desktop processor 265K. Featuring PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support and DDR5 support, unlocked Intel Core Ultra 7 desktop processors (series 2) are optimized for gamers and productivity and help deliver high performance. Compatible with Intel 800 Series Chipset based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power. Purchase Qualifying Intel Processors and Get Two Games - Purchase qualifying Intel Core Ultra or Intel Core processors and get Sid Meier's Civilization VII and Assassin's Creed Shadows. A voucher containing a redemption code will be emailed to you following the qualifying purchase. Only one voucher is provided per purchase. Must be 18 years or older to be eligible. Residency and geographical restrictions apply. Purchases must be made between January 23, 2025 and March 31, 2025. Offer available while supplies last. Codes must be redeemed by May 15, 2025, or they will expire. Terms and conditions may be found at https://softwareoffer.intel.com/offer/25Q1-01/terms. To redeem your voucher key: 1) Go to https://softwareoffer.intel.com/; 2) Sign-in or create an account; 3) Once your account is verified, log in and enter your redemption key to claim your software.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $429.99
AMD - Ryzen 5 5600XT 6-Core - 12-Thread 3.7 GHz (4.7 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100001585BOXSKU: 6609303Top comment"Superb value/performance processor...Great processor. Runs Ubuntu or Windows very well....Really great budget processor....Very good processor, has great value as almost all other Ryzen chips, and is better than the 5600x, which is used very much."
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Productivity and Content Creation improvement. Productivity and Content creation parity. Gaming improvementTop comment"Superb value/performance processor...Great processor. Runs Ubuntu or Windows very well....Really great budget processor....Very good processor, has great value as almost all other Ryzen chips, and is better than the 5600x, which is used very much."
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Productivity and Content Creation improvement. Productivity and Content creation parity. Gaming improvementSee all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $136.00Save $33The comparable value price is $169.00
AMD - Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core - 24-Thread 4.4 GHz (5.6 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100000662WOFSKU: 6589135Top comment"Great Fast Processor...processor works great, just need to make sure you have a compatible MB. we had to try a few to finally get it working....My GO TO processor for editing videos. For gaming it works wonders BUT it is a 3DX processor so it is what it is, but if you’re editing videos or for your work flow it will be dynamite."
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Enthusiast Gaming. 20% faster AI. 100% more graphics bandwidth.Top comment"Great Fast Processor...processor works great, just need to make sure you have a compatible MB. we had to try a few to finally get it working....My GO TO processor for editing videos. For gaming it works wonders BUT it is a 3DX processor so it is what it is, but if you’re editing videos or for your work flow it will be dynamite."
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Enthusiast Gaming. 20% faster AI. 100% more graphics bandwidth.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $469.00Save $30.99The comparable value price is $499.99
MSI - PRO Z890-A WIFI (Socket LGA 1851) Intel Z890 ATX DDR5 Wi-Fi 7 Motherboard - Black
Model: PRO Z890-A WIFISKU: 6601461Top comment"Perfect marry with 7 ultra processor....Highly recommend for anyone looking to move to the newest generation of intel processors!"
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PRO Z890-A WIFI takes all the essential elements of the Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability.Top comment"Perfect marry with 7 ultra processor....Highly recommend for anyone looking to move to the newest generation of intel processors!"
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PRO Z890-A WIFI takes all the essential elements of the Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability.See all MotherboardsYour price for this item is $289.99
AMD - Ryzen 9 9950X3D 16-Core - 32-Thread 4.3 GHz (5.7 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
Model: 100-100000719WOFSKU: 6621941Top comment"Great processor...Great Processor for gaming and productive workloads...Combined with an aio cooler, this processor is unbeatable, but expensive."
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The ultimate 16-core desktop CPU with 2nd gen AMD 3D V-Cache Technology that can do it all with incredible performance for the most demanding gamers and creators.Top comment"Great processor...Great Processor for gaming and productive workloads...Combined with an aio cooler, this processor is unbeatable, but expensive."
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The ultimate 16-core desktop CPU with 2nd gen AMD 3D V-Cache Technology that can do it all with incredible performance for the most demanding gamers and creators.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $699.00
MSI - X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI (Socket AM5) AMD X870 ATX DDR5 Wi-Fi 7 Motherboard - Black
Model: X870 GAMING PLUS WIFISKU: 6616914Top comment"It’s got all the latest features, a solid build, and great connectivity, making it a great choice if you want to get the most out of your AMD Ryzen processor. Definitely worth to give it a try."
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X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI is designed with durable components to provide great gaming experience.Top comment"It’s got all the latest features, a solid build, and great connectivity, making it a great choice if you want to get the most out of your AMD Ryzen processor. Definitely worth to give it a try."
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X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI is designed with durable components to provide great gaming experience.See all MotherboardsYour price for this item is $219.99Save $114The comparable value price is $333.99
GIGABYTE - X870E AORUS PRO (Socket AM5) AMD X870 ATX DDR5 Wi-Fi 7 Motherboard - Black
Model: X870E AORUS PROSKU: 6602851See all MotherboardsYour price for this item is $349.99Save $45The comparable value price is $394.99
CORSAIR - iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX LCD Liquid CPU Cooler - White
Model: CW-9061026-WWSKU: 6587612Top comment"I like the additional display as it gives me an indication at a glance of how hard the processor is working. I won't knock it but it's worth mentioning that my previous Capellix version had much deeper colors than this model but it wasn't available for this new Intel socket 1851. "
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The CORSAIR iCUE LINK TITAN RX LCD CPU Cooler delivers high-performance, low-noise cooling and seamless iCUE LINK connectivity, while showing off your creativity on a stunning 2.1” IPS LCD screen. Its FlowDrive cooling engine features a high-performance three-phase pump with a 6-year warranty, a precision engineered cold plate surface profile for optimal thermal contact, and pre-applied XTM70 thermal paste for unparalleled efficiency. iCUE LINK RX RGB fans, with AirGuide technology and Magnetic Dome bearings, ensure superior airflow and quiet operation. PWM control and Zero RPM mode let you decide the balance between cooling performance and fan noise. Dynamic RGB lighting via iCUE software and easy CapSwap modules give you unprecedented customization. The TITAN RX LCD supports the latest CPU sockets, including Intel LGA 1851/1700 and AMD® AM5/AM4.Top comment"I like the additional display as it gives me an indication at a glance of how hard the processor is working. I won't knock it but it's worth mentioning that my previous Capellix version had much deeper colors than this model but it wasn't available for this new Intel socket 1851. "
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The CORSAIR iCUE LINK TITAN RX LCD CPU Cooler delivers high-performance, low-noise cooling and seamless iCUE LINK connectivity, while showing off your creativity on a stunning 2.1” IPS LCD screen. Its FlowDrive cooling engine features a high-performance three-phase pump with a 6-year warranty, a precision engineered cold plate surface profile for optimal thermal contact, and pre-applied XTM70 thermal paste for unparalleled efficiency. iCUE LINK RX RGB fans, with AirGuide technology and Magnetic Dome bearings, ensure superior airflow and quiet operation. PWM control and Zero RPM mode let you decide the balance between cooling performance and fan noise. Dynamic RGB lighting via iCUE software and easy CapSwap modules give you unprecedented customization. The TITAN RX LCD supports the latest CPU sockets, including Intel LGA 1851/1700 and AMD® AM5/AM4.See all Water CoolingYour price for this item is $219.99
ASUS - ROG Strix B850-F GAMING WIFI (Socket AM5) AMD B850 ATX DDR5 Wi-Fi 7 Motherboard - Black
Model: ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFISKU: 6612911Top comment"Good Motherboard for anyone looking to build a PC with a AM5 processor. Wish it came with some more USB support. "
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This mean machine powers your next hot rod. The ASUS ROG Strix B850-F GAMING WIFI features PCIe 5.0, DDR5 AEMP, WiFi 7 with Q-Antenna, robust 16+2+2 power stages, four M.2, total support of 19 USB ports including USB Type-C, AI Advisor, advanced cooling, and Aura Sync—perfect for Ryzen processors.Top comment"Good Motherboard for anyone looking to build a PC with a AM5 processor. Wish it came with some more USB support. "
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This mean machine powers your next hot rod. The ASUS ROG Strix B850-F GAMING WIFI features PCIe 5.0, DDR5 AEMP, WiFi 7 with Q-Antenna, robust 16+2+2 power stages, four M.2, total support of 19 USB ports including USB Type-C, AI Advisor, advanced cooling, and Aura Sync—perfect for Ryzen processors.See all MotherboardsYour price for this item is $299.99
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